Behavioral health beds in Prince George's County
Prince George's County
Summary
The county leads Maryland in new HIV infections, with nearly double the state rate, and 26% of all HIV-positive Marylanders live here. The briefing laid out where cases cluster and what tools — routine testing, PrEP, rapid treatment — could turn the numbers around.
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding reductions since fiscal 2023 have limited the Health Department's ability to fully use STI caseworker grants, and sustained federal and state funding remains uncertain.
Residents in the hardest-hit zip codes — Suitland, Riverdale, Capitol Heights, and surrounding areas — stand to gain most from targeted testing and prevention.
Black residents, young adults aged 20-39, and uninsured residents who can't easily access PrEP or PEP bear the heaviest burden.
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Board of Health - Mar 10, 2026
The county leads Maryland in new HIV infections, with nearly double the state rate, and 26% of all HIV-positive Marylanders live here. The briefing laid out where cases cluster and what tools — routine testing, PrEP, rapid treatment — could turn the numbers around.
County Council Retreat 2026 Part Two Segment One - The Hotel at the University of Maryland - Jan 16, 2026
The county lacks inpatient behavioral health beds. A state bed registry (from a 2019 bill) is finally moving after seven years, and the council has requested $20 million for behavioral health services.
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